Resident Experience Research Articles

The work of landlord technology: The fictions of frictionless property management

Landlord technology—or the systems used by landlords to control and regulate tenant lives, spaces, and data—frequently promises “frictionless” building management and residential experiences. Yet services such as “digital doormen” and virtual property management platforms often create more work for tenants, particularly regarding decreased accessibility for tenants of color whose faces are unrecognized by biased algorithms used to administer building access, and for renters who are unable to or who refuse to use new apps and web portals. There are also “digital butlers” that landlords deploy as a means of attracting and retaining wealthy residents, yet that end up creating increased and often gendered work for those laboring behind the curtains of automation. Even virtual property management tools rely upon outsourced labor and are rife with contradictions and hardships for renters and call center workers alike. With a proposition that new forms of material and affective labor are created by landlord technologies despite promises of frictionless living, this article focuses on the various struggles that workers and tenants face in using, maintaining, refusing, and, at times, organizing against property automation. Based upon collaborative research produced with Landlord Tech Watch, as well as ethnographic accounting of housing and labor struggles in New York City and Cluj, this article introduces friction as a critical analytic useful in assessing the uneven, gendered, and racialized labor formations that landlord technologies require and reproduce despite fictions of frictionless living.

‘It was a whole other world’: the impact of residential outdoor trips on nature connectedness and wellbeing in young people

ABSTRACT In England, after the 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns, funded residential outdoor experiences were offered to young people from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with the aim of supporting their wellbeing, connection to nature, and confidence in working with peers. This study evaluated the impact of outdoor residentials (2–5 days) via a mixed methods design, with 132 young people aged 6–18. Results indicated that the residential experiences led to short-term increases in nature connectedness, confidence in making friends, feeling more aligned with nature, and recognising the importance of looking after nature. No significant differences were found for wellbeing, happiness, confidence in working as a group or confidence in trying new things. An inductive thematic analysis revealed that participants valued their experiences; they gained a greater sense of self, developed an enhanced understanding of the outdoors, and appreciated the contrast the natural environment gave them to explore new opportunities. Implications suggest that the pathways to nature connectedness are useful for curriculum design for young people’s outdoor residential experiences, however, post-residential activities are needed to sustain positive changes over time.

Promoting Theory and Practice: A Year-Long Residency Program to Better Prepare Future Educators

A challenge frequently voiced in the field of teacher preparation is the divide between theory and practice. Specifically, university coursework is often viewed as “the theory,” with classroom teaching experiences in PreK-12 settings being considered “the practice.” One Teacher Preparation Program re-designed their program to address this divide and better prepare pre-service teachers (PSTs) for their futures as educators. To do this, the re-designed program included more authentic classroom experiences through the implementation of a year-long residency model and the creation of a residency-specific course. This article details how an English methods course and residency course were designed to support PSTs as they made connections to their residency experiences. In this way, PSTs majoring in secondary English Language Arts (ELA) education were immersed within middle and secondary ELA classrooms as residents, while simultaneously engaging in rigorous university coursework, which sought to promote educational theory and practice. Specific instructional approaches and assignments are shared, along with reflections on what was learned.

Interplay between representing ‘others’ and experiencing peripherality: ethnographic study in a Swiss valley

ABSTRACT This article explores how the lived and situated peripherality of Val-de-Travers, a Swiss valley located on the border with France, articulates with experiences and representations of difference. It ethnographically investigates how the presence of people assigned to different social categorizations of difference – in this case, refugees, cross-border workers, and cas sociaux—intersects with place-based representations and experiences of other long-term residents. In doing so, this article contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between the micro-processes of categorizing and representing ‘others’ and the macro-hierarchies of place.

Secure renting by living collectively? A relational exploration of home and homemaking in rental housing cooperatives

In many countries, rental housing is associated with insecure occupant rights and limited control for residents and homeownership is linked with ontological security. In the literature on homemaking, ontological security comprises a set of attributes, i.e., secure occupancy, autonomy and control, but these are often bundled, or treated jointly. In this paper we draw on the lived experiences of residents in Rental Housing Cooperatives (RHC) in Honduras and Australia, and ask how the experience of ontological security in RHC is shaped by its distinct characteristics? We argue that, if the experience of ontological security can be ‘unbundled’, wellbeing in rental housing, particularly for population groups increasingly locked out of homeownerships, can be advanced through housing policy innovation that enhances these, or specific, attributes of ontological security. Methodologically the paper draws on relational thinking, interview data (n = 15) and qualitative analysis of homemaking practices within RHC in Honduras and Australia. The paper utilises a four-quadrant qualitative assessment framework for evaluating occupants’ sense of security and autonomy/control, relative to their sense of home and simply being housed. Our results suggest that secure occupancy more fundamentally underpins a sense of home, than autonomy/control. Implications for rental policy and research are considered.

Food security and livelihoods in protracted crisis: the experience of rural residents in Syria’s war zones

Food insecurity is an increasingly pressing and grave issue in contemporary Syria. The ongoing crisis has severely affected agriculture in a country which used to be food-producing and self-sufficient. This study addresses the factors that impact household-level food security in Syria. Our analysis is based on 1,381 household surveys using a structured questionnaire in 12 governorates of the country. We followed a two-stage least square regression (2SLS) approach to analyse the interconnected factors of food security. We use three different indicators to capture different dimensions of food security: the Food Consumption Score (FCS), the Dietary Diversity Score (DDS), and the Reduced Coping Strategy Index (rCSI). Our findings underscore the vital role of aid programs and post-crisis remedial assistance in bolstering farmers' resilience and enhancing their food security. Despite adverse constraints generated by the prolonged crisis, continued reliance on agricultural activities continued having a positive contribution to food security. Female-headed households experience higher food insecurity than their male-headed counterparts (MHHs). However, Female-headed households excel in nutritional diversity. Both results should be approached carefully due to data limitations. Addressing the repercussions of conflict-induced food insecurity requires mitigating the effects of the proximity of conflict zones and reducing disruptions in food value chains. Future research should consider how food security relates to gender and intra-household gender inequalities during protracted crises.

Ophthalmology Residents' Experience in Cataract Surgery: Preoperative Risk Factors, Intraoperative Complications, and Surgical Outcomes.

This retrospective study explores the connection between preoperative patient risk factors, the experience of ophthalmology residents, and the outcomes of cataract surgeries performed at Hadassah Medical Center. It is hypothesized that with increased experience, residents may demonstrate greater proficiency in handling surgeries on higher-risk patients, potentially leading to improved surgical outcomes overall. Data were examined from 691 consecutive cataract surgeries in 590 patients, conducted by ophthalmology residents at Hadassah Medical Center (January 2018 to February 2022). Demographics, surgeon experience, preoperative cataract risk assessment score, and pre- and postoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) were analyzed. The risk score was based on cataract density, previous vitrectomy, presence of phacodonesis, small pupil, extreme axial length (> 30mm or < 21.5mm) or abnormal axial length (26-30mm), shallow anterior chamber (< 2.5mm), poor patient cooperation, oral alpha-1 blocker use, diabetic retinopathy (DR), Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, and having one functioning eye. This study focused on the correlation of risk scores with residents' surgical experience and surgical outcomes. As residents gained experience, surgeries on patients with at least one risk factor increased from 54% (first year) to 75% (second year; p < 0.001) and fluctuated between 75%, 82%, and 77% (third, fourth, and fifth years, respectively), with initial preoperative CDVA declining progressively. Despite handling more complex cases over time, the percentage of intraoperative complications per patient decreased with each year of residents' experience (17%, 13%, 11%, 17%, 6%; respectively). Patients without any risk factor had higher postoperative CDVA than those with one or more risk factors (mean ± standard deviation [SD] in logMAR, 0.16 ± 0.26 vs. 0.27 ± 0.35; p < 0.001) and a higher percentage of CDVA improvement (63% vs. 57%, p = 0.016). The use of a preoperative risk assessment scoring system to allocate surgeries to residents at varying experience levels may reduce the risk for surgical complications, thereby ensuring patient safety and providing residents with a gradual learning experience.

Drivers of Spontaneous Plant Communities in Urban Parks: A Case from Nanjing, China

Urban plant diversity is one of the key elements for sustainable urban development. Urban plant landscapes not only create a variety of experiences for residents but also have a positive effect on their physiology and psychology. In order to better introduce nature into urban green spaces, this study conducted a field survey in Nanjing, China, to analyze the current situation of spontaneous plants in Nanjing’s urban green spaces and propose a plant planning strategy that takes into account both ecology and residents’ well-being. This study surveyed the herbaceous plant resources in 96 sample plots in nine typical urban parks in Nanjing, and recorded 284 plant species in 192 genera and 78 families. The research results show that the differences in plant diversity, richness, and evenness among urban parks in Nanjing are significant; combined with cluster analysis and ranking results, the total area of urban parks, green space construction time, lighting conditions, and management frequency have an impact on plant communities. Further analysis of the species composition of plant communities showed that moderate management frequency in urban parks can increase plant diversity. With the advantages of both high ecological benefits and low management costs, a model of “artificial plants + native spontaneous plants” was finally proposed for the planting of herbaceous plants in sustainable urban green spaces.

Establishing a global surgery experience for surgical residents and students

Establishing a global surgery experience for surgical residents and students

Laparoscopic vs robotic inguinal hernia repair: a comparison of learning curves and skill transference in general surgery residents.

There is no consensus on whether laparoscopic experience should be a prerequisite for robotic training. Further, there is limited information on skill transference between laparoscopic and robotic techniques. This study focused on the general surgery residents' learning curve and skill transference within the twominimally invasive platforms. General surgery residents were observed during the performance of laparoscopic and robotic inguinal hernia repairs. The recorded data included objective measures (operative time, resident participation indicated by percent active time on console or laparoscopy relative to total case time, number of handoffs between the resident and attending), and subjective evaluations (preceptor and trainee assessments of operative performance) while controlling for case complexity, patient comorbidities, and residents' prior operative experience. Wilcoxon two-sample tests and Pearson Correlation coefficients were used for analysis. Twenty laparoscopic and forty-four robotic cases were observed. Mean operative times were 90min for robotic and 95min for laparoscopic cases (P = 0.4590). Residents' active participation time was 66% on the robotic platform and 37% for laparoscopic (P = < 0.0001). On average, hand-offs occurred 9.7 times during robotic cases and 6.3 times during laparoscopic cases (P = 0.0131). The mean number of cases per resident was 5.86 robotic and 1.67 laparoscopic (P = 0.0312). For robotic cases, there was a strong correlation between percent active resident participation and their prior robotic experience (r = 0.78) while there was a weaker correlation with prior laparoscopic experience (r = 0.47). On the other hand, prior robotic experience had minimal correlation with the percent active resident participation in laparoscopic cases (r = 0.12) and a weak correlation with prior laparoscopic experience (r = 0.37). The robotic platform may be a more effective teaching tool with a higher degree of entrustability indicated by the higher mean resident participation. We observed a greater degree of skill transference from laparoscopy to the robot, indicated by a higher degree of correlation between the resident's prior laparoscopic experience and the percent console time in robotic cases. There was minimal correlation between residents' prior robotic experience and their participation in laparoscopic cases. Our findings suggest that the learning curve for the robot may be shorter as prior robotic experience had a much stronger association with future robotic performance compared to the association observed in laparoscopy.

Social sustainability of communities: A systematic literature review

Social sustainability, a critical pillar of sustainability, has gained increasing recognition in recent years. It focuses on achieving human well-being and enhancing life quality. Communities, as the fundamental physical and social units within cities, present a practical scale for examining social sustainability in the built environment. This paper presents a Systematic Literature Review of articles from two of the largest academic online databases, Web of Science (WoS) core collection and Scopus, aiming to augment understanding of social sustainability in community contexts. The review identifies four conceptual frameworks, eight foundational indicators, and four strategies for improvement. The results highlight the integration of physical and social attributes, alongside community experiences of residents, as essential to social sustainability. Improvement efforts necessitate collaboration among local authorities, the private sector, and various stakeholders. This study contributes to a deeper comprehension of community-based social sustainability, laying the groundwork for future scholarly research and guiding local authorities and private sector initiatives in effective infrastructure and service delivery.

Optimising Hajj Service Management in the Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Kotamobagu City

The optimization of Hajj service management stands as a pivotal endeavor for the Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Kotamobagu City, North Sulawesi, as it seeks to facilitate a seamless pilgrimage experience for residents embarking on the sacred journey to Mecca. Through a qualitative analysis, this research explores the current practices, challenges, and opportunities for optimization in Hajj service management. In-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis were employed to gather insights from key informants and stakeholders directly involved in Hajj service management. The results reveal a nuanced understanding of the logistical complexities, communication gaps, and capacity-building needs inherent in managing Hajj services. Furthermore, opportunities for optimization, including leveraging technology, strengthening communication and coordination, and empowering stakeholders, are identified as promising avenues for enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of Hajj services. By addressing these challenges and embracing innovative strategies, the Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs can enhance the pilgrimage experience, uphold the sanctity of the Hajj journey, and serve the needs of pilgrims with diligence and compassion.

Towards a socially sustainable built environment: a comparative assessment of urban neighbourhoods in Istanbul

PurposeIntegrating and advancing social sustainability is foundational to achieving the urban sustainable development goals. Given the rapid transformation of cities in the Mediterranean region, this study sought to assess residents' evaluation of social sustainability in two socio-spatially diverse neighbourhoods of metropolitan Istanbul.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey, adapted from an empirically well-tested and robust social sustainability framework, was used to collect data from 197 residents from Balat and Rasimpasa neighbourhoods in Metropolitan Istanbul. The study then employed quantitative analytical techniques such as independent sample t-tests and Pearson correlation to analyse the sample data.FindingsIn both neighbourhoods, accessibility and participation were ranked the highest and lowest dimensions of social sustainability, respectively. However, the t-test analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between the two neighbourhoods regarding social networking and interaction, safety and security and participation. The differences align with emerging studies on urban social sustainability in the Mediterranean and European cities that when considered from urban spatial contexts, significant differences emerge from a social network and safety perspective.Practical implicationsOur study invites urban planners and policy makers attention to and emphasise on lowly evaluated social sustainability dimensions such as participation in their efforts to promote sustainable urban development at the neighbourhood level. We reason that opening the decision-making process to include diverse voices and experiences of residents through participatory workshops might offer opportunities for context-specific, citizen-led urban planning and design strategies that are socially sustainable.Originality/valuePrevious studies have not fully accounted for how various socio-spatial contexts at the neighbourhood level shape differential evaluation of social sustainability. This paper extends the emerging work on urban social sustainability by situating residents’ evaluation of social sustainability indicators across two unique neighbourhoods with gridded and organic spatial characteristics in Istanbul. This paper is an important addition to ongoing work on how spatial organisation of neighbourhoods can influence experiences of social sustainability from an urban planning and design perspective.

Registered nurses’ confidence related to undertaking a leadership role in residential aged care: A clinical leadership self-assessment survey

BackgroundThe Australian Royal Commission emphasizes the importance of registered nurse leadership in providing safe, high-quality care to older adults in Residential aged care. Nurse leadership has important ramifications for effective multidisciplinary care as well as recruitment and retention of the aged care workforce. Registered nurse leadership plays a crucial role in enhancing resident outcomes in Residential aged care, however there are limited studies examining self-perceptions of confidence and competence of nurses running Residential aged care, particularly after hours. AimTo examine registered nurse leadership via self-reported confidence and competence in Residential aged care. MethodsA cross-sectional research design with ten facilities in Western Australia was used, including a survey tool that relied on the Clinical Leadership Competency Framework. Cronbach's alpha test was used to ascertain internal reliability and replicability. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology guidelines was used to guide the study. Inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Data collection occurred over a six-month period, involving registered nurses employed by a single Residential aged care provider in Perth, Western Australia. Participants rated their leadership confidence on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (all the time). FindingsFrom a sample of 100 registered nurses working in aged care after-hours, 90% reported high levels of self-confidence. The survey results showed that those who have more than 10 years of experience reported highest confidence in managing services. Registered nurses over 50 years old self-reported highest confidence in personal qualities, managing, and improving service domains. DiscussionRegistered nurses run residential aged care, and this time of aged care reform provides an opportunity to examine associations between registered nurse leadership and resident outcomes and provide avenues for improvements in working environments and resident experiences. ConclusionThe findings have important implications for Residential aged care providers in establishing effective leadership mentoring programs to support registered nurses in improving their confidence and ability.

Invisibility and (Dis)Integration: Examining the Meaning of Migrant Inclusion in Everyday Lived Experience in Rural Areas

The settlement of migrants in rural areas that are facing population decline has gained increased attention in recent years as an economic, social, and political issue, as well as an opportunity for development for local communities. Studies have primarily focused on investigating whether and how migrants are integrated and included within these areas. This article adopts a fresh perspective by examining how the meaning of “integration” and “inclusion” is given shape by residents and migrant workers themselves. Our research centres on a small rural town in Sardinia, where individuals from Romania and West Africa have relocated to fill job positions traditionally held by Italians. Based on participant observation and in‐depth interviews, we examine the everyday experiences of residents and migrants to develop an understanding of the lived realities of integration and inclusion. In doing so, the article calls into question the perceived value of these processes for the very individuals that are supposed to benefit from them.

Study protocol of a systematic review and metaanalysis of stress and burnout among general surgery residents

Introduction Chronic workplace stress and burnout are impediments to physicians’ professional fulfillment, healthcare organizations’ efficiency, and patient care quality/safety. General surgery residents are especially at risk due to the complexity of their training. We report the protocol of a metaanalysis of chronic stress and burnout among Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)–affiliated general surgery residents in the era after duty-hour reforms, plus downstream effects on their health and clinical performance. Methods The proposed systematic review and metaanalysis (PROSPERO registration CRD42021277626) will synthesize/pool data from studies of chronic stress and burnout among general surgery residents at ACGME-affiliated programs. The timeframe under review is subdivided into three intervals: (a) after the 2003 duty-hour restrictions but before 2011 reforms, (b) after the 2011 reforms but before the coronavirus pandemic, and (c) the first 3 years after the pandemic’s outbreak. Only studies reporting outcomes based on validated instruments will be included. Qualitative studies, commentaries/editorials, narrative reviews, and studies not published in English will be excluded. Multivariable analyses will adjust for sample characteristics and the methodological quality of included studies. Conclusions The metaanalysis will yield evidence reflecting experiences of North American-based general surgery residents in the years after ACGME-mandated duty-hour restructuring.

Creating safety amidst chronic contamination: A mixed-method analysis of residents’ experiences in a Southern Italian steel town

This study analyses how residents create safety in Taranto, Italy, a city located next to one of the largest steel plants in Europe. Combining long-term ethnographic research with an online-based survey, our study shows that most respondents recognise and criticise the presence of environmental risks in their daily lives but encounter such risks in complex ways. Contrary to previous scholarship suggesting that pollution can result in alienating residents from their lived environment, this research shows that acute awareness of environmental risks does not necessarily undermine attachment to place but rather can co-exist with or even strengthen it. Our findings propose first that residents experience and understand environmental risk mostly through air pollution, but often situate risks outside of their own neighbourhood and inscribe different meanings to such risk. Second, residents mitigate environmental risk through practices aimed at creating safety, such as moving away from the industrial area or using everyday practices and reflecting on their responsibility for actions. Third, we argue that residents create safety through an attachment and entitlement to place and emotional detachment from pollution and institutional failures. Finally, in line with residents’ concerns about safety and how to secure it, this study embraces a shift in its analytical focus from risk to the quest for safety. By doing so, it provides novel insights into environmental risk perception in industrially polluted areas and reveals the often-contradictory sentiments and practices that such areas invoke in residents.

Addressing the Cosmetic Resident Education Gap – a Junior Cosmetic Fellowship Program

Abstract Goals/Purpose Incorporating adequate aesthetic surgery training into integrated plastic surgery programs in the United States has remained a challenge for several decades.[1-4] Specifically, residents report low confidence in performing facial cosmetic procedures compared to breast and body contouring.[1-2] This becomes increasingly relevant in the setting of heightened specialty creep and the rise in demand for cosmetic procedures overall according to the 2022 ASPS procedural statistics which show a 19% increase in cosmetic surgery procedures compared to the pre-pandemic 2019 report.[5] In a survey of 257 residents, 26.4% felt confident performing a lower blepharoplasty, 25% performing a facelift, 16.5% performing an endoscopic brow lift, and 14% performing a rhinoplasty.[2] This resident-reported difficulty with facial cosmetic procedures has shown little progress over time in reported survey data despite an increase in minimum cosmetic case numbers and length of training. A comprehensive aesthetic training also includes exposure to non-surgical interventions such as neuromodulators, injectables, non-surgical body contouring and facial rejuvenation technology. Though non-invasive fat reduction (ie. cryolypolysis) and non-surgical skin tightening (ie. radiofrequency micro-needling) have increased in demand since 2019 (77% and 22%, respectively), residents rarely have hands-on exposure to these treatment modalities.[5] Several integrated plastic surgery programs have a dedicated year of professional development or research, providing an opportunity for programs to fill this gap between cosmetic surgery training and real-world demand. Methods/Technique A junior cosmetic fellowship curriculum was created at a single institution focused on increasing confidence in performing aesthetic surgery, exposure to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and increasing exposure to the business side of private practice. The fellowship was designed for a single resident during the professional development year of integrated plastic surgery training, completed between the third and fourth clinical years. The junior fellow spent the year within a single, multi-office private aesthetics practice in both the surgical and non-surgical setting. Over the course of the first four months (July 2023 - October 2023), the clinical experience of the Stanford junior cosmetic fellow was queried. Analysis of surgical case volume and non-surgical patient load was performed. This was then used to project surgical cases anticipated to be completed by year end. This was compared to case log minimums for graduating integrated plastic surgery residents in the United States, an essential metric of assessing resident experience and competence. Financial analysis of the non-surgical treatments by the junior fellow was performed. Using the initial four-month data, projections were also estimated to determine profitability for the practice over the course of the year-long fellowship. Results/Complications Over the span of the initial four months, the junior cosmetic fellow completed 69 cases, 58% of which were breast / body and 42% of which were focused on facial rejuvenation. It is estimated that at completion of the fellowship, this projects to 207 cases, exceeding the cosmetic ACGME program requirements for graduation. Total sales generated by the junior fellow during the first four months were as follows: $22,802, $90,257, $78,563, and $75,084 USD. Therefore, total sales by year end are estimated to be $800,118 in non-surgical treatments – demonstrating expertise of the junior fellow in non-surgical procedures and also profitability for the practice. Conclusion Increasing resident comfort with aesthetic surgical and non-surgical procedures is imperative as the demand for cosmetics continues to rise. Here we highlight the creation of a junior cosmetic fellowship, designed for programs with a year of professional development in their plastic surgery curriculum, to bridge the gap of cosmetic resident education. This junior fellowship model increases overall resident comfort in aesthetics and experience with facial procedures, a known weakness in resident training. Also, the addition of a junior fellow has shown to be financially lucrative for a practice, encouraging private practice attendings to consider this teaching model. Beyond the scope of programs with a dedicated year for professional development, this fellowship model may encourage embedded fellowships or incorporating mini-fellowships of 3-6 months in aesthetic surgery into residency programs outside of the traditional chief resident cosmetic experience.

Barriers to resident participation in tree-planting initiatives across a metropolitan area

Past research on barriers to the development and implementation of green infrastructure (GI) has examined the experiences of policy makers and community leaders, with a focus on planting or installing GI. However, many of these programs rely on participation from the public — especially residents — who often steward GI over the long-term on both public and private lands. To better understand the barriers experienced by primary stewards of GI, we conducted 93 intercept interviews with residents spanning four neighborhoods in the City of Philadelphia and in four nearby suburban municipalities with active TPIs. Selected neighborhoods and towns included areas with varied canopy cover and economically and racially diverse communities. We found that residents viewed trees as a neighborhood asset, yet they also identified multiple categories of barriers across the tree lifecycle, including physical, maintenance, aesthetic, knowledge, and environmental issues. Our study also reveals the convergence and divergence of barriers experienced across city and suburban neighborhoods based on contextual factors. Our results suggest that barriers to participation in TPIs are multi-dimensional, context-specific, and endure across the lifecycle of GI. Long-term maintenance concerns relate to tree care that is outside the purview of TPIs led by non-profit organizations. Advancing equitable urban forestry that reaches neighborhoods with the greatest need requires recognition and respect of resident and community experiences, needs, and land use priorities, as well as improved institutional collaboration.

Access to the European cultural heritage of settlements and towns in the Danube macro-region through interoperable strategies digital transformation

Tangible cultural heritage is a strategic resource for the development of rural and urban settlements. Cooperation with stakeholders from EU countries and regions within the Danube macro-region, such as cultural heritage institutions and competent authorities, allows to agree on the preparation and adaptation of compatible digital innovation strategies in local initiative groups in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, as well as on impact mapping through a set of pan-European socio-economic indicators. Objectives of the study: to analyse the available European best practices and methodology for adaptation in the integration of the regions of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in the interregional innovation partnership on the smart specialisation "Cultural and Creative Regional Ecosystems" (CCRE-S3) [1]. The overall horizontal objective of the integration into the platform should be to add value to the common characteristics of the cultural and creative sector and to create a permanent discovery mechanism that will carry out activities to identify strategic investments and the use of innovation transfer tools. Previous works: previous concept, research and experience are described in the articles [2] and [3]. Approach: European benchmarking, comparative analysis, bibliographic research. Outcome: recommendations aimed at stimulating new ideas and opportunities related to cultural and creative experiences for local communities and residents by involving several groups of professions that use, apply and implement new technologies in the cultural and creative industries sector. The European Programmes provide resources to support their implementation. In this way, the Danube Strategy participating States [4], by supporting partnerships between the cultural heritage sector and other sectors such as higher education and vocational education and training, creative industries and sustainable cultural tourism, will be able to stimulate innovation for new services and applications in their regions.